Federal Student Aid

The new Tiered Standard Plan is a federal student loan repayment plan that became available on July 1, 2026. Watch this video to learn how monthly payments are calculated, who’s eligible, and how to enroll.

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The early bird doesn’t just get the worm; it gets its college decision sooner! 🐦 Apply early action or early decision and give your future a head start!

If you’ve had a major life or financial change since submitting your FAFSA form, your school may be able to help.

🚨 Important updates to federal student loan programs are now available. Stay informed about recent changes and how they may affect your repayment options. 👉 Learn what’s new: StudentAid.gov/bigupdates

If you’ve lost eligibility for federal student aid, your goals are still within reach. Learn how you can get it back.

Plans and finances can change. If you no longer need a Direct PLUS Loan, understand your options.

🆕 New repayment plans are now available!🆕 Choose the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) for income-based payments that ensure your balance goes down, or select the Tiered Standard Plan to pay off your loans with fixed payments over a period of 10 to 25 years, depending on your outstanding principal balance. Find the right fit for your goals at StudentAid.gov/repayment-calc…

Student loan borrowers: Did you know that you can apply for an income-driven (IDR) repayment plan, including the new Repayment Assistance Plan, and submit a loan consolidation application on StudentAid.gov? Here are ways you can use our website: 🔢 Use our updated Repayment Calculator to explore your repayment plan options: StudentAid.gov/repayment-calc… 📋Apply for an IDR plan: StudentAid.gov/idr 🔄 Submit a loan consolidation application: StudentAid.gov/loan-consolida… 🦉 Have questions? Use Aidan, our virtual assistant, in the bottom corner of each web page!

No drum roll needed. 🥁 ​ The two newest student loan repayment plans are now available. ​ Explore your options at StudentAid.gov/repayment-calc…

Starting July 1, the new Tiered Standard Plan will be available for federal student loan borrowers. This plan offers fixed monthly payments spread out over a 10- to 25-year repayment period. Your specific repayment period is based on your total outstanding loan balance. Learn more at #tiered-standard" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">StudentAid.gov/announcements-…

If you’re a SAVE borrower, you’ll have 90 days to choose a new repayment plan after you hear from your loan servicer. If you don't choose a plan, you’ll be automatically placed into one of the fixed payment repayment plans. Take control of your student loan repayment and explore your options today to find a plan that works best for your financial goals. Use our tool to estimate your monthly payments: StudentAid.gov/loan-simulator

@lexsmodernlife You can submit a formal complaint in our feedback center: studentaid.gov/feedback-cente…

@ohsnapimginger We recommend following the advice given to you by @MOHELA. And you can also submit a formal complaint in our feedback center: studentaid.gov/feedback-cente…

Mohela called and can’t do anything until the payment finalizes. Refunds can take up to 90 business days. The supervisor said they sent notifications about this taking effect on July 23. It is June 23. Where is my money? #PSLF #studentaidgov #MOHELA @MOHELA @FAFSA @usedgov

The Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) will be available to student loan borrowers starting July 1! RAP, a new income-driven repayment plan, has an interest waiver and a matching principal payment benefit, ensuring your loan balance won’t grow as long as you make your full monthly payments on time. Learn more at #rap" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">StudentAid.gov/announcements-…

@lamejo2d You can submit a formal complaint in our feedback center: studentaid.gov/feedback-cente…

@FAFSA I need you to do an investigation into @GeorgiaGwinnett STUDENT ACCOUNTS office specifically. It seems many student at the school are experiencing a delay in summer term refunds this year with mistakes like summer aid being applied to the fall term and other errors.

📣 Enrolled in the SAVE Plan and received a notice that this plan has ended? Don’t wait—explore your options and consider enrolling in an available plan today to avoid being placed into a more expensive option later. 👉 Start here: StudentAid.gov/loan-simulator

@AnaKassar2 You can contact us at 1-800-433-3243 for assistance. You can also contact your loan servicer for help.

@FAFSA I can’t access any of the forms to change plans. This is consistent regardless of browser or device.

We heard you, and we updated the StudentAid.gov account Dashboard so it’s easier to stay informed about your federal student loans. See the changes by logging in to your account at StudentAid.gov/login

@dragtasticlife You can submit a formal complaint in our feedback center: studentaid.gov/feedback-cente…

Hey @FAFSA and @usedgov any thoughts?